Blue Spiral 1 is excited to announce our New Year exhibitions! Four new shows will open Thursday, January 8th, with a reception from 5-8pm and run through February 20.

An exhibition of Southeastern artists, all making their debut at Blue Spiral 1, New Times Three 2015 is the annual exhibition featuring works in a variety of styles and media by regional talents. This year's event showcases Emily Arthur (printmaking), Joshua McNolty (printmaking/drawing), Douglas Miller(painting), Nicholas Raynolds (painting), Deborah G. Rogers (ceramics), Sasha Schilbrack-Cole (printmaking), and Jean Yao (basketry).

Another artist showing for the first time at Blue Spiral 1 is Mississippi painter Marcus Michels whose figurative works demonstrate a sophisticated color sense. A collection of these can be seen in a solo exhibition in the gallery's small-format gallery.

Our showcase gallery will feature long time Blue Spiral 1 painter, Scott Upton and ceramicist, Michael Poness. Our lower level gallery has a collection of new works by five gallery artists.

For more information on the participating artists and their work please visit our website.

"Thank you for your continued support of BS1 and the Asheville arts community!"